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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Here's the list of some movies that is scheduled to be released this August
but schedules may change depending on the movie distributors. Step Up 4: RevolutionRelease Date: August 1 Casts: Ryan Guzman, Kathryn McCormick Distributor: Movie Punch / Pioneer Films

CHRONIC
ILLNESSES like diabetes and back pain, as well as life-threatening
diseases like cancer still pose difficult challenges for Western
medical science. The usual treatments recommended by Western medicine
for such diseases—including the use of drugs and surgery--can be
effective but can also be expensive and are not without risk.

Not
all cancer patients, for example, can tolerate long-term
chemotherapy. Other patients are too weak to undergo surgery. In
these instances, such patients would seek alternative medicine for
treatment.

"Food is medicine" says Dr. Andrew Kim, explaining that raw foods and foodsin their natural state can repair the body and strengthen it. This is whyhe prescribes natural, "living" food supplements to his patients. Diet ispart of the wellness lifestyle that he teaches.

Dr. Kim explains his diagnosis to his patient, Liza, and assures her thatshe would not need to undergo surgery for her gallstones because undergoingalternative therapies would be able to cure her.

However,
according to Dr. Andrew Kim, who is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine,
non-Western modes of medical treatments are not only for those who
have given up on, or cannot be helped, by Western medicine. He said
that it can be a first option for treatment.

“A
lot of people think that they should only seek an Oriental medicine
doctor only after Western medicine has failed to help them. Oriental
medicine has been practiced for more than 5,000 years and a patient
can definitely go to an Oriental medicine doctor as a first choice,”
said Dr. Kim, who has been treating many cancer patients at his
clinic, as well as other patients with chronic diseases.

Patients
who have been advised to undergo surgery by Western-trained
doctors—but who would rather not go through it—also go to Dr. Kim
for alternative, non-surgical treatments.

Dr.
Kim’s patients at his clinic, “The New Life Health and Wellness
Center”, attest to the effectiveness of the treatments that he
gives them—a bulletin board at his clinic is filled with notes of
gratitude from patients who have been helped by him.

Enzyme Food/Enzyme Detox. This enzyme supplement helps remove toxins fromthe blood and strengthens the immune system, etc. It also improvesdigestion and helps those on a slimming diet.

One of
Dr. Kim’s patients, Liza Cahilig, was advised by another doctor to
get surgery after she was diagnosed with gallstones. Liza Cahilig,
however, did not want to have surgery and so she went to Dr. Kim for
a second opinion.

“Dr.
Kim gave me a checkup and said that I don’t need surgery. The
gallstones are not serious enough to make surgery necessary. He said
that there are other treatments that will remove the symptoms,” she
said.

According
to Dr. Kim, both Western and Oriental medicine are not
competitors—rather, they are systems of therapy that should be
available to all patients, depending on their needs. He said that
Western medicine is very effective in curing the symptoms and
physical disorders resulting from a disease.

However,
he said, Oriental medicine offers another therapeutic and curative
aspect that Western medicine does not have.

Bio-blood Analysis. A microscopic examination of blood cells to determineamounts of toxins in the blood, cholesterol, crystals, uric acid and thelevel of blood-stickiness.

“Western
medicine is very good. For example, in a cancer patient, Western
medicine can take out cancerous tumors. It can kill cancer cells. And
yet, as we know, cancer can come back. Why is this? That’s because
Western medicine is very good at curing symptoms of a disease but it
does not address the cause of the disease.

“If
you cure the symptoms but the cause of the disease is still there,
the sickness will come back. When you take away the cause of the
disease, the disease goes away. It does not come back anymore.
Oriental medicine addresses what is causing the disease to happen,”
he said.

According
to Dr. Kim, he practices a holistic approach in diagnosing and
treating patients. He said that diseases occur when there is an
imbalance in the body’s natural processes. This imbalance could be
caused by pollution, toxins, lack of exercise, a bad diet, and even
stress.

“Our
body already knows how to heal itself. We only have to help it by
removing whatever is blocking its harmony and balance. That’s why
our approach is holistic. Our treatments are designed for total
wellness: wellness of mind, body and spirit,” he said.

In
Liza’s case, Dr. Kim says that she needs to switch to a healthier
diet and to avoid stress as these are factors that are causing the
painful symptoms of her gallstones. He said that after Liza receives
his treatments, she will no longer need to have her gallstones nor
her gall bladder removed.

Dr. Kim's patient, Liza, undergoes Meridian Analysis, which shows whichorgans of her body are strong and which are weak. This data forms part ofthe basis for her treatment.

“The
gallstones are not serious enough to require surgery. When I examined
Liza’s blood, I found that she has ‘sticky blood’. This means
that her blood cells are not circulating properly and are not
bringing as much oxygen as her organs need. She also has intestinal
fats but these are not so bad; they can still be removed easily. Also
she is under a lot of stress,” he said.

The
holistic approach to Liza’s gallstones problem would therefore
include changing her diet, taking herbal medicines and supplements,
and teaching her how to manage stress. She also has the option to
have acupuncture or electroacupuncture, where a mild electric charge
is applied to the acupuncture points.

Dr.
Kim also said that meditation is also part of his holistic
treatments. This is because, according to him, illnesses have a
“psychogenic” cause. This means that the illnesses of the body
are also rooted in a patient’s psychological state, including his
or her emotions and thoughts. If these disordered emotions and
thoughts are balanced and harmonized, then the physical symptoms of
illness are also treated.

Meridian Analyzer is a head to toe assessment of the energy level of theinternal organs. It determines which organs is strong and which are weak.

Raw
food supplements

Dr.
Kim also pointed out that the right foods, by themselves, act as
medicine for the body.

“Food
is not just fuel for the body to give it energy. Foods can heal. They
are a natural medicine for the body. By taking the right foods, we
can be cured of a lot of diseases. The best food should be raw, so
that we are able to absorb all their nutrients. Also, a lot of us are
addicted to sweet foods. But the natural foods are not sweet.

“The
most medicinal raw foods, in fact, can be bitter. So we say that
‘bitter is better’ for you. In our clinic, we prescribe raw food
supplements, including raw enzyme supplements to our patients. These
raw foods and raw enzyme supplements are powerful sources of
nutrition and healing,” said Dr. Kim.

ICT (Interferential Current Therapy) uses a mid-frequency electricalsignal to treat muscular spasms and strains. The current produces amassaging effect and stimulates the secretion of endorphins, the body'snatural pain relievers.

The
herbal, raw foods, and raw enzyme supplements prescribed by Dr. Kim
come in freeze dried form. In this form, he said, these foods retain
all their nutrients and can be considered “living” foods. They
are part of the nutritional therapy that Dr. Kim uses to treat
patients. They can also be meal replacements—patients who wish to
slim down can take them in place of actual meals, and are packed with
nutrients without excess calories.

“Our
approach in our clinic is total wellness. We are here to restore the
total person--his body, his mind and his spirit. When all these are
in harmony, that’s the only time when we can say that a person is
truly in good health,” said Dr. Kim.

Monday, July 30, 2012

The
Gateway Cineplex 10, situated at Level 4 of Gateway Mall, is truly a
state-of-the-art cinema complex with the latest amenities to ensure
maximum convenience, comfort and viewing pleasure.

The
auditorium design and execution of the Cineplex have been personally
supervised by international cinema consultants, Ian Riches and James
Anthony who have drawn on their global experience to incorporate the
top-of-the-line features of Cineplex 10.

The
2,300 total seat complex consists of 10 screens ranging in size from
the intimate luxury of the exclusive Platinum Cinema with 40 deluxe
reclining La-Z-Boy chairs, to the massive 524 seat impact theatre
with a curved screen more than 60 feet wide, making it Manila’s
largest. Every auditorium has provisions for PWD spaces.

The
spacious central lobby is conveniently situated above the mall’s
Food Express and adjacent to several fine-dining restaurants and
provides a meeting point with the various coffee lounges for those
who want a little chit-chat before seeing a film. A special feature
of the vast lobby is the exclusive “Times Square” mural, created
by theatrical designer Fritz Ynfante and his team and sets the proper
mood for the great entertainment offered by the Cineplex.

The
central box office, with up to six selling stations, features the
Vista computerized ticketing system, a first in the Philippines. The
Vista system provides fast ticket service, with specific seats being
allocated at all busy performances, all with the touch of a screen,
or a click of a button.

A
large SNAXX counter offers the usual cinema favorites of soda,
popcorn, hotdogs and nachos as well as candy, ice cream and other
temptations. There’s also a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stand for
those craving for a quick caffeine fix.

The
Gateway Cineplex 10 is the first cinema in Manila to use the Boral
cinema acoustical wall system to ensure total sound realism. Built-in
JBL surround speakers driven by powerful QSC amplifiers are
incorporated with the very latest Dolby Digital EX theatrical sound
system so you can almost feel the emotion, drama and suspense of
every anticipated film title.

US-brand
Simplex projectors provide crisp and clear pictures to make
moviegoers feel like they’re right in the middle of every epic
moment onscreen.

Stadium-style
stepped seating ensures an unobstructed view of the floor-to-ceiling
wall-to-wall screens from every seat. The comfort designed chairs and
armrest are all standard amenities. Ample leg room guarantees room to
stretch and allow other patrons to pass with the least inconvenience.

Another
unique feature is the one-of-a-kind Platinum Cinema, with a private
access and lounge area. With forty La-Z-Boy reclining leather chairs,
this is every movie buff’s dream come true. Included in the
admission fee is bottomless drink and popcorn, and for those who want
to live a little, an exclusive menu offers a selection of beers and
wines plus delicious snacks which can be enjoyed in the exclusive
lounge or in the comfort of the theatre itself. The Platinum Cinema
is also available for private screenings and other presentations.

Experience
movie going like no other at Gateway Cineplex 10!

The Ali Mall Cineplex 4, situated at
the topmost level of Ali Mall, is a state-of-the-art cinema complex
with the latest amenities to ensure maximum convenience, comfort and
viewing pleasure. The 548 total seat complex consists of four 60-foot
wide screens providing moviegoers a more intimate but no less
exciting viewing experience.

Like the cinemas at Gateway, Ali Mall
Cineplex 4 uses the Boral cinema acoustical wall system to ensure
total sound realism. Built-in JBL surround speakers driven by
powerful QSC amplifiers are incorporated with the very latest Dolby
Digital EX theatrical sound system so you can almost feel the
emotion, drama and suspense of every anticipated film title. US-brand
Simplex projectors provide crisp and clear pictures to make
moviegoers feel like they’re right in the middle of every epic
moment onscreen.

Stadium-style stepped seating ensures
an unobstructed view of the wall-to-wall screens from every seat. The
comfort designed chairs and armrest are all standard amenities. Ample
legroom guarantees room to stretch and allow other patrons to pass
with the least inconvenience.

The Cineplex’s central lobby is
conveniently situated next to the mall’s foodcourt and provides a
meeting point for those who want a little chitchat before seeing a
film.

A large SNAXX counter offers the usual
cinema favorites of soda, popcorn, hotdogs and nachos as well as
candy, ice cream and other temptations.

The central box office features the
Vista computerized ticketing system, a first in the Philippines. The
Vista system provides fast ticket service, ensuring you get the seats
you want on your chosen screening schedule, all with the touch of a
screen. The system is also tied in with the ticketing service at
Gateway Cineplex, ensuring moviegoers have a wide range of screening
schedules to choose from, whether at Ali Mall or Gateway. And going
to and fro between malls is a breeze with the free shuttle service
provided for moviegoers.

If you want to experience blockbuster movies with relaxing ambiance and location Gateway 10 and Ali Mall Cineplex is always the place to be.

Based on a true story, many told us that you need a lot of tissue paper when you watch Hachiko. Finally we decided to watch it yesterday, we were really focused on the film and expecting to shed some tears.

Professor Parker Wilson (Richard Gere) finds an abandoned dog in a train station and takes it home with an intention of returning it to it's owner. As the days passed nobody claimed where he decided to keep it and name it Hachi.

There are many films that shows that dog's are really man's best friend. Some of the few titles are Marley and Me and I am Legend but Hachiko really shows the love and devotion he has for his master. It's really a heartwarming film a good movie for animal lovers. Add the fact that it's based in a true story that would make a grown man cry. People should stop animal cruelty and we hope that these people can spend some time to watch this. We don't want to spoil it for others so we gonna end this review here.

Ramona and Beezus is a film adaptation of the book Ramona Forever. It's very rare to find this kind of family oriented films that will keep you entertained from start to finish.

Ramona Quimby (Joey King) is a young girl filled with vivid imaginations which she uses on her creativity but often leads to disastrous situations. Even with her jolly personality she always feels that she's left out so she trying to help with her own ways to solve the problems around her. Her older sister Beezus (Selena Gomez) is growing up, falling for her high school sweetheart and always been the favorite of their parents. While her father lost his job and their parents are arguing everyday which is tearing them apart.

This is a charming movie about a young misunderstood kid played by Joey King whose been very effective in showing her cuteness and charming personality. She delivers her role in finesse which can easily connect to the audiences. While Selena Gomez was also great in playing Beezus who has been struggling about her young love. The two girls were surrounded with awesome supporting cast including Josh Duhamel, Ginnefer Goodwin and John Corbett.

Overall Ramona and Beezus si a dramedy movie filled with valuable lessons to be learned. The humor is perfect and it's a good movie for a family bonding weekend just like we did yesterday. We recommend this film even it's has no CGI effects and no heart popping scenes, having a plain and simple storyline that will surely touch your hearts.

Saturday, July 28, 2012

The trailer of V/H/S is finally out and this found-footage film brings us a lot of tension plus tons of excitement to see it in the big screen. And we heard from Movie Punch that they would be releasing V/H/S on October 17, 2012 exclusively at SM Cinemas.

V/H/S has six bizarre tapes, six horrific stories from six acclaimed directors (Adam Wingard, David Bruckner, Glenn McQuaid, Joe Swanberg, Radio Silence, Ti Wes). Brace yourself for the scariest film this year.

Synopsis

A group of petty thieves hired to steal rare piece of found footage from
an abandoned house. There, they find a dead body and hundreds of tapes,
and must search for the right one by watching several horrifying tapes
filled with ghosts, vampires and other terrible things.

Well all we can say is that we are very excited to see this film and let me hear your thoughts after you see the trailer of this horror anthology that would blow your mind.

Friday, July 27, 2012

It's been a week before we could see The Dark Knight Rises in the big screen. Some says that this is the best movie released this year and it's a sin if your gonna miss this because it is the epic conclusion for this franchise.

Eight years have passed and Gotham city is still blaming the death of Harvey Dent to Batman. With Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) still mourning from the death of Rachel Dawes and already given up on being Batman. But things have changed in the arrival of Bane (Tom Hardy), a masked mercenary together with his own army and started to threaten the city. Now it's up to Bruce Wayne to move on and rescue Gotham and revive the Dark Knight.

We are not a big fan of Batman and never liked any of his movies except for the Dark Knight mainly because of portrayal of Heath Ledger as the Joker. As for TDKR it's a good superhero movie but stands out as a serious one. Though the character in the bat suit with amazing gadgets were seen in a little amount of time and his fight scenes were trimmed down. We hate to see batman weakened by time barely unable to fight Bane struggled most of the time. Yes this is a great film but with two hours of talkies it gets a little boring at first and leaves a 45 minutes of quality entertainment.

The fight scenes were good but not that impressive. We were just wondering on who would win between Batman and Bane in a declamation contest by using their speaker voices. The story was deep merely focusing on the struggle of the Batman making audience feel that heroes are also vulnerable. Christian Bale was good in providing his emotions well and Tom Hardy was astonishing as Bane because it's hard to recognize if it was really him under that mask.His strong character was felt all throughout even overpowering Batman. Anne Hathaway was really gorgeous having a great chemistry with Bale. Other casts made their important contributions that really made their mark.

Overall TDKR would just end a chapter in this series. We would not be be surprised to see another Batman movie on the coming years based on what we saw in the ending. An interesting twist in the end and it's a must watch for Batman fans.